We have been spectacularly lucky with the weather on this expedition to South Georgia and the Falklands. Other than some strong winds in Stanley and the occasional sea fog, the temperatures have never dropped below zero and the sky and sea has generally been clear and calm. This fair weather means we have longer to spend at New Island than usual – more than 6 hours! New Island is the most remote in the Falklands archipelago, and has quite a varied landscape.
The main attraction at this island in the West Falklands, which has been settled by two families and is now a nature reserve, is the black-browed albatross, rockhopper penguin and blue-eyed shag colonies perched on the cliffs and down a ravine that is perfectly situated to catch the prevailing wind.
We arrived at one black-browed albatross colony in time for a demonstration of albatross affection.
